US Soldier killed at the Battle of the Little of Big Horn. Criddle enlisted into the army on September 22, 1875, at Cincinnati, OH. His listed civilian occupation was laborer. Criddle was described as 5'8", gray eyes, brown hair with a dark complexion. On October 21, 1875, Criddle reported for duty at Ft Lincoln, Dakota Territory. He was assigned to Company C, 7th US Cavalry Regiment. Company C was commanded by two time Medal of Honor recipient and brother of LTC George Custer, Captain Thomas Custer. At the Battle of the Little Bighorn Company C was attached to LTC Custer's Battalion. Criddle was killed during the battle. After the battle burial details found many soldiers from Company C near what had been the right flank of Company L. Criddle's remains were not reported as being identified. It is likely that his unidentified remains were buried where they had been found. In 1881 all known battlefield burials were re-buried in a mass grave on top of Last Stand Hill. On June 23, 1883, Criddle's father was awarded a survivor's pension.
US Soldier killed at the Battle of the Little of Big Horn. Criddle enlisted into the army on September 22, 1875, at Cincinnati, OH. His listed civilian occupation was laborer. Criddle was described as 5'8", gray eyes, brown hair with a dark complexion. On October 21, 1875, Criddle reported for duty at Ft Lincoln, Dakota Territory. He was assigned to Company C, 7th US Cavalry Regiment. Company C was commanded by two time Medal of Honor recipient and brother of LTC George Custer, Captain Thomas Custer. At the Battle of the Little Bighorn Company C was attached to LTC Custer's Battalion. Criddle was killed during the battle. After the battle burial details found many soldiers from Company C near what had been the right flank of Company L. Criddle's remains were not reported as being identified. It is likely that his unidentified remains were buried where they had been found. In 1881 all known battlefield burials were re-buried in a mass grave on top of Last Stand Hill. On June 23, 1883, Criddle's father was awarded a survivor's pension.
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